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Semester exam review for 6th grade Ancient World History. #greece #egypt #mesopotamia
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1
Which development MOST enabled early peoples to form permanent settlements?
the creation of democratic government
advances in agricultural production
advances in written language
the spread of monotheism
2
Which feature would most likely appear on a physical map?
mountain ranges
Climatic patterns
population densities
land usage patterns
3
What would have been the most serious negative effect in Sparta if its army had become weak?
Spartan women would have had to join the army.
Slaves could have staged a successful rebellion.
Boys from Sparta would have lost their courage.
Soldiers would leave Sparta to fight elsewhere.
4
How did the rise to power &reign of Philip of Macedonia & son, Alexander, MOST affect Greece?
They established a peaceful relationship with the Persia.
They established unity &ended the power of the city-states
They strengthened greatly the concept of democratic rule.
made Macedonia into the intellectual center of the world.
5
In what city-state did democracy start in ancient Greece?
Rome
Athens
Troy
Delphi
6
How did the Code of Hammurabi contribute to the development of civilization?
enforcing a democratic political system
banning all forms of physical punishment
mandating equal treatment of slaves and citizens
publicly recording laws for all to see
7
What term would complete the sequence of the development of government in ancient Greece?
regency
tyranny
anarchy
society
8
In which form of government could all citizens participate directly in the government?
oligarchy
monarchy
democracy
tyranny
9
1 reason for the development of an early civilization in the Tigris-Euphrates river valleys
The location protected the people from land invasion
Periodic flooding left rich soil= ideal for farming
The rivers flowed into the Mediterranean Sea
Provided a direct trade route between Europe and Asia
10
What is the term for a person who has certain rights/responsibilities in a city-state/nation?
republican
citizen
slave
artisan
11
What would most likely be included in a description of an area’s physical geography?
systems of government
customs and traditions
distribution of goods and services
landforms of continents and currents of oceans
12
Which type of map would be most helpful in verifying the bullet points above?
land use
political
climate
population density
13
Based on the quotation, what does Pericles think is valued in Athenian society?
economic opportunity
religious freedom
military discipline
civic responsibility
14
In which form of government is power concentrated in just a few rulers?
tyranny
monarchy
democracy
oligarchy
15
Cuneiform and hieroglyphics are important accomplishments in which element of civilization?
representative government
written language
religious beliefs
agricultural production
16
How did Philip of Macedonia easily conquer the Greeks?
The Greeks did not unite to fight Philip.
The Greeks were at war with other invaders.
The Spartans joined with Philip.
Athens refused to send its navy to fight.
17
Which feature would most often be shown on a political map?
elevation
topography
type of climate
capital cities
18
Alexander the Great used religion to inspire loyalty in his followers & people he conquered?
rename all their gods after Greek heroes, gods, Alex family
choice to worship the Greek gods or sentenced to death
depicted Alexander as god which instilled fear in the people
visiting oracle sites, making sacrifices, building temples
19
What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?
An inland location hindered trade and colonization.
Abundant natural resources encouraged self-sufficiency.
Mountainous terrain led to the creation of city-states.
A lack of natural seaports limited communication.
20
What event is described in this table?
Trojan War
Minoan Campaign
Peloponnesian War
Ionian Crusade
21
Alexander the Great caused the spread of what culture?
Trojan
Hellenistic
Socratic
Spartan
22
Who measured the rise of the river, forecasting the size of the harvest, and supervising trade?
salve
scribe
priest
judge
23
What is an additional benefit when entering into civil society?
predetermined fate
social welfare
freedom of religion
rules and order
24
What does the term democracy mean?
rule of the few
rule of the powerful
rule of the people
rule of the leaders
25
Which statement best summarizes the lasting importance of the achievements of ancient Greece?
They showed their superiority over the Spartans.
They showed the curiosity of the Greek mind.
They helped Greece become a military power.
They strongly shaped Western civilization.
26
What geographic feature had the greatest influence on the development of ancient civilizations?
smooth coastlines
mountain passes
river valleys
dense forests
27
Based on this map, on which continent did humans first appear?
Europe
North America
Asia
Africa
28
Which was built as a demonstration of the ruler's power as a deity on earth?
Greek tyrant and the Parthenon
Egyptian pharaoh and his pyramid
Assyrian king and his lighthouse
Hebrew king and the Temple
29
Which statement best describes the importance of early Greek philosophers?
They described why gods and goddesses should be worshiped.
They identified which events were clearly the work of gods
They helped Greek people make daily household decisions.
They promoted using the human mind to think and understand.
30
Of the 7 continents on earth, which two are located entirely within the southern hemisphere?
Asia and Australia
Australia and Antarctica
African and Australia
Asia and Antarctica
31
social contract theory
a community existing for mutual protection
extension of the state of nature
competition with all other members of that society
responsibility only for his own family
32
What MUST a society have before they can develop towns and cities?
an educational system
a democratic government
a writing system
an agricultural surplus
33
What level on the pyramid would be labeled "Priests and Nobles"?
C
B
A
D
34
In geographical terms, how can the land of Greece be classified?
continent
isthmus
island
peninsula
35
What can you infer about the ancient Greeks based upon their achievements?
The ancient Greeks valued philosophy and art.
The ancient Greeks were most interested in farming.
The ancient Greeks most valued warfare and battle.
The ancient Greeks felt that literature was pointless.
36
What would be the best title for the chart?
Post-Neolithic Man/Farmers
Post-Neolithic Man/Farmers
Man in a State of Nature/Hunter-Gatherers
Man and Technology/ Miners
37
Along with the Mycenaeans, which civilization helped shape ancient Greek culture?
Minoans
Ottomans
Hellenists
Acropolis
38
What is the definition of a polis?
a marketplace where goods were traded
a small city-state
a period of great achievements
a high hill on which a fortress was often built
39
Which heading best completes the partial outline above?
Characteristics of Civilizations
Causes for the Neolithic Revolution
Examples of Early Technology
Results of Cultural Diversity
40
What conclusion can be drawn about Spartan women from this description?
They did not enjoy their daily life.
They mainly ran their households.
They disliked sports or exercise.
They were mostly strong and healthy.
41
Some Egyptian statues portray pharaohs as sphinxes. What does this imply about Egyptian culture
Egyptians use animal imagery to express traits like strength
It was forbidden to show the features of a pharaoh
Egyptian sculpting technique required a variety of tools.
Art was only used in Egypt to honor the greatness of pharaoh
42
Hippocrates was most influential in what contribution of the ancient Greeks?
literature
government
medicine
philosophy
43
Which document is an example of a primary source?
a diary of a Holocaust survivor
a text on Latin American history
an encyclopedia article on Songhai Culture
a novel on the Age of Discovery
44
For what claim could this image provide evidence?
Architects in America & ancient Greece were paid for designs
leaders of America were influenced by Greek civilization
Structures in Greece were designed to withstand disasters.
Virginia and ancient Greece have similar landscapes &climate
